J-pop idols are behind much of Japan’s Gen Z slang
Japan's newest slang isn't new at all — it's a remix fueled by TikTok, fandoms and boy bands.
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Shein reveals slowing profit in filings ahead of Hong Kong debut
The closely held company reported a loss of $99 million in the first three months of this year, compared with a profit…
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Burnham to host Zelenskyy in signal of continued U.K. support
The Ukrainian leader is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump later this week.
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Berlin Pride attack suspect killed by police after manhunt
The suspect was a known Islamic State sympathizer who'd attempted to join the organization in 2025.
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Several dozen local bodies vie for disaster management agency’s regional bases
Some local governments said they hope hosting the agency's regional offices would help correct the overconcentration of…
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Japan, Philippines and the U.S. complete exercises in South China Sea
The armed forces said the joint drills show the Philippines' commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and…
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Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
The Israeli military said troops sent to Qusra, which sits near several large Israeli settlements, had found graffiti…
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How foreign workers became an essential part of Japan’s ubiquitous konbini
Despite the fact that most are relatively new to Japan, konbini officials say foreign staff display impressive language…
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17 missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea
In a separate incident on Friday, a different Vietnamese vessel sank amid rough seas in the area, with 33 fishermen…
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Syria reports fresh Israeli incursion and shelling in south
Israeli officials have said they intend to keep forces in a "security zone" in southern Syria, where they seek a…
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Eel draws long lines on Day of Ox despite scorching heat in Tokyo
Japanese people traditionally eat grilled eel on the midsummer Day of the Ox, believing it helps replenish energy and…
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As Zimbabwe’s raw lithium ban pays off, ambitions grow
Buoyed by the development, the small southern African country is determined to go much further in its drive for local…
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South Africa’s migrant exodus leaves employers short-handed
Fringe anti-foreigner groups had set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to go home, triggering…
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India’s Instagram Gen Z dents Modi’s aura ahead of key state polls
The resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hands a clear win to the Cockroach Janta Party.
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Will heat waves push European holidaymakers to ‘coolcations’?
The concept of "coolcations" — vacations in a cooler clime — has been gathering pace in recent years and appears to…
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U.S. holds fire against Iran as reports emerge of stockpile concerns
The pause could reflect pressure on stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other defensive weapons, U.S. media reports…
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Strong winds and rain lash China after Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Severe weather forecasts had spurred authorities to evacuate more than 340,000 people and suspend work and rail…
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Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to UNESCO list
Including natural heritage sites, the total number of World Heritage properties in Japan now stands at 27.
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Time-travel anime ‘You, Fireworks, and Our Promise’ is serviceable but lacks spark
Kei Suzuki's feature-length debut, adapted from a popular light novel, is a competent but ultimately uninspired take on…
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Takaichi set to face grilling as parliament adjourns
Takaichi is set to appear at the Lower House Budget Committee during a review that follows Saturday's adjournment of…
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Baby monkey Punch celebrates first birthday
Abandoned by his mother and spurned by some peers, the young macaque shot to stardom after he was seen clinging to a…
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Japan to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency, reports say
Income and pension requirements are expected to be part of revised requirements for foreign residents seeking the…
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Sagamihara survivor shows what inclusion can look like
Kazuya Ono's story offers not only hope for what that future might look like, but a concrete example of success.
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Lando Norris criticizes Formula One for placing business interests over sport
With drivers chafing at new regulations that have cramped their speed, the Briton told reporters ahead of Sunday's…
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Modi punctured as awakened India students force swift retreat
It was the first time since Narendra Modi took power in 2014 that one of his Cabinet ministers had resigned under…
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German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
The incident shattered what had been a day of celebration for hundreds of thousands attending one of Europe's largest…
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Japan’s wedding gifts are leaving couples deflated
Wedding cash gifts in Japan remain fixed at ¥30,000 even as inflation drives ceremony costs higher, leaving newlyweds…
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Donald Trump takes swipe at LeBron James, saying ‘maybe he’s a racist’
"I only like people that like me, so I would say Michael Jordan all the way," Trump said when asked to pick between…
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NHL working to make sure hockey’s pop culture moment lasts
Among the four major U.S. pro leagues, the NHL's popularity has lagged for decades.
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Anthony Joshua bounces back to knock out Kristian Prenga
Joshua's win clears the path for his long-awaited showdown with fellow Briton Tyson Fury.
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Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session due to regression in injured knee
Ohtani last pitched for the Dodgers on July 3.
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Russia wants 30,000 more North Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian leader said North Korea is also preparing to transfer additional ballistic missile launchers to Russia.
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Japan to accept 22 assistant language teachers from India this year
This year marks the second year of regular dispatches of assistant language teachers from India under the Japan…
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Victims of Sagamihara care home attack remembered 10 years on
Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa, bereaved family members and others connected with the facility took part.
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India youth protests end as Modi bows to group’s demands
The deal reached with leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party ended weeks of protests over examination paper leaks and…
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‘Difficult night’ as France and Spain fires intensify again
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves the…
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